Plastic construct yet super durable
F2.8 gives pleasing bokeh
Allows indoor shots at low ISO
Great control on lens distortion
Great lens to pair with E-P & E-PL
Easy to carry around lens
Good beginner lens w. welcoming price
缺點:
Expecting it to be sharp, not quite.
Plastic lens, lower scratch resistance
評價:
At first glance, the 17mm F2.8 specs was not that appealing. Yet, after prolonged use the lens delivered pleasing result.
Although F2.8 is not a super bright aperture, its performance in low light condition and bokeh rendering should not be underestimated. At full open aperture, the lens could give smooth bokeh at 1m or so. F2.8 also allows indoor photography at ISO as low as 200.
At 35mm equiv. the lens is very capable of taking landscape to portrait shots. Making it one of the most useful prime lens of M43 system.
To say this lens is of lengendnary quality will be over exclaimed, but this certainly is not "crappy" as other would have claimed. For sure sharpness is not what this standard prime is offering, but price performance ratio makes it an ideal choice for beginners or price concerning enthusiasts like me.